Devotionals

Earnest Prayers

Today's Scripture

" The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a
righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]" (James
5:16b, AMP).

Today's Word

God loves it when you come boldly to Him! When we
pray with an attitude of faith and expectancy, it shows that we believe God and
His Word and that opens the door for Him to move on our behalf.

Todayís verse tells us that when we pray
earnestly and continually that it makes tremendous power available. Think about
a little child asking his mother for something he really wants. That child
doesnít just ask once. Or twice. He asks continually! He doesnít just walk away
if he doesnít get an answer right away. That child builds his case and gives
every reason he should get what he is asking for!

Scripture tells us to come to God with the faith
of a child. Itís not that we have to beg Him, but our determination is an
expression of our faith in His goodness. When we build our case with the Word of
God, we are setting ourselves up to partake of His divine blessing. Today,
whatever you need, make your requests known to God. Come to Him with the faith
of child. Pray earnestly and continually and watch His power work on your
behalf!

A Prayer for Today

Father God, today I come boldly thanking You for
Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. I lift up my heart in faith to You
knowing that my earnest prayers open the door for Your power to move on my
behalf! In Jesusí Name. Amen.